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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.46, 7,334.91 and 3,737.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.46, 7,334.91 and 3,737.94 is: 5,593.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.46 : 7,334.91 = 3,737.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.46/7,334.91 = 3,737.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.46x = 7,334.91 × 3,737.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.46x = 27,417,453.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,417,453.49/4,901.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,593.73

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